7 August 2017

General News – applies to all three phases

Public Holiday

There will be no school on Wednesday 9th August as it is National Woman’s Day, a Public Holiday. School will resume, as normal, on Thursday 10 August. We wish all women a stunning woman’s day.

Entrepreneur’s Day Success

Congratulations to the children in the Yellow Diamond’s Team (Reception Year to Grade 6) who had their entrepreneur’s day on Thursday 3 August during the school morning. The students from Courtney College and the children from Courtney Kids Pre-School also visited to support the young entrepreneurs and a wonderful “market day” experience was enjoyed by all. Tons of interesting items were on sale ranging from traditional baked goodies, exotic fans and jewellery to gadgets and gimmicks. Well done to the following young merchants who made the most profit:

First Place Megan Van Eeden from Grade 6

Second Place Sandra and Angela Guerra-Blanco from Grade 3and 4

Third Place Danielle Van Eeden from Grade 6

A special mention goes to the following children who came in very closely behind: Lesedi Mahlangu (Grade 5); Chloe Kemp (Reception Year) and Pamela and Ntokozo Mabena (Grade 3 and 6).

Re-Registration Contracts and Policy Documents for 2018

Thank you to those parents who submitted their re-registration documents.

Relocations

Parents are reminded that a term’s notice is required if they need to withdraw their child from Courtney. Families who are relocating due to a change of diplomatic posting are encouraged to inform the office as soon as possible. Some classes have waiting lists and we would like to plan our class lists for 2018.

Courtney International Day

Our ever-popular Courtney International Day event shall take place on Saturday 16th September 2017. Please save this date. South Africa celebrates National Heritage Day on 24th September and this international event aims to celebrate our diverse cultural heritage which is truly evident at our school. Families have received information and forms whereby they can ‘reserve’ a table or two to promote their cultural heritage with a display of traditional food, clothing, artefacts and posters/information about their country of origin. There shall also be entertainment for the children and it is always a fun-filled day for families to get together and share their beautiful cultures and nationalities. We encourage our families to start discussing ideas with their children at home and make it a ‘family-oriented’ project. Parents and children can dress in their national costumes or traditional wear on the day.

Please return the forms if you are going to participate in either the “Showcase my Country” or “Market Stall”.

Family tickets (R 250-00 per family) and Market Stall Tickets (R 350-00 for the day) shall be on sale from the school offices from Tuesday 8th August.

Website Showcase

We invite parents and students alike to go to www.courtney.co.za and view the ‘classroom showcase’ in each phase. Updated information and visuals about the different events or interesting projects pertaining to your child are posted from time to time. Have a look and enjoy!

Term Dates for 2018

Term 1 17 January – 20 March 2018

Term 2 9 April – 22 June 2018

Term 3 16 July – 21 September 2018

Term 4 1 October – 7 December 2018

The Courtney House Stage Production at the Atterbury Theatre to be staged on 7th and 8th December 2018.

Public Holidays Coming Up

There will be no school on Monday 25th September as it is Heritage Day, a South African Public Holiday (Bank Holiday).

Term Dates for 2017

Term 3 24 July – 29 September 2017

Term 4 9 October – 8 December 2017

Courtney Kids News – applies to children in Grades 000 and 00

Entrepreneur’s Day

Thank you to the children from Courtney Kids for supporting the primary school children in the Yellow Diamonds Team at their entrepreneur’s day event. It was a fun-filled and interesting day with lots of treats to buy and enjoy.

Field Trip to ‘The Farm Yard’

An exciting trip to a working farm called “wag-a-bietjie” has been arranged for Wednesday 30th August where children will experience a full morning educational programme. This will include the children in Tiny Tots; Grade 000, 00 as well as Reception Year and Grade 1. Parents shall receive information about cost and indemnity forms soon.

Courtney House News – applies to children in Reception Year to Year 6

Mid-Year Academic Progress Reports

Mid-Year academic reports will be available for collection from the school office on Tuesday 8th August. Parents will need to sign for their child’s report.

Science Olympiad Results

Well done to the children who participated in the National Science Olympiad on Tuesday 1 August. Their results will be available in October 2017.

Meeting for Parents of Students in Grade 6

Thank you to the parents of children in Grade 6 who attended an important meeting on Wednesday 2nd August. It was lovely to see all the parents there.

Parent Afternoon

Parents of all children are invited to view their child’s work and/or have a chat with the teachers on Wednesday 16th August between 14:15 and 17:00. Parents are asked not to come earlier than 14:15 as teachers need time to prepare, especially after having taught a full day.

Field Trip to ‘The Farm Yard’

An exciting trip to a working farm called “wag-a-bietjie” in Olifantsfontein has been arranged for Wednesday 30th August where children will experience a full morning educational programme. This will include the children in Tiny Tots; Grade 000, 00 as well as Reception Year and Grade 1. Parents shall receive information about cost and indemnity forms soon.

Cycle Tests for Term 3

Children in Grade 3 to 6 will write their cycle tests between 7 and 15 September. The Grade 6 students will write their Cambridge Primary Checkpoints mock exams during this time.

Speech Festival

The Speech Festival will take place on Thursday 21 September at Courtney House during the school morning between 08:30 and 12:30. Children will have an opportunity to recite their poem and will receive feedback in the form of an adjudication by the allocated external examiner. Parents are invited to watch their child’s session. More details about specific times for each class will be made available closer to the time.

Blue Topaz Entrepreneur’s Day Moved

Children in the Blue Topaz team will have their entrepreneur’s day sale on Friday 1st December as opposed to 19th October.

Courtney College News – applies to students in Year 7 to A/AS-Level

Test Week/Mock Exams

All College students will write tests and mock exams from Monday 28 August to Friday 1 September.

Mark Schedules

Mark Schedules shall be emailed to parents on Friday 8 September.

Parent-Teacher Afternoon

Parents are invited to attend a parent-teacher afternoon to discuss their child’s progress and test results on Monday 11 September between 14:30 and 18:00.

Gold Reef City Educational Trip

On Wednesday 16 August, students from the IGCSE 2017, AS/A 2018 and AS/A 2017 groups are taking an exciting tour of the Johannesburg museum displaying the gold rush of the 1800’s in Gold Reef City Theme Park. After discovering the history of the City of Gold’s shiny beginnings, they will enjoy the thrilling mine themed adventure rides. More information and details will be handed to students.

Apartheid Museum Tour for History Students

AS/A History students will take a tour of the fascinating Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg on Wednesday 16 August. After experiencing the life and times of an era of such transformation in South Africa’s history, they will also go to the Gold Reef City Theme park to enjoy the sights and rides. More information and details will be handed to students.

Entrepreneur’s Day

Thank you to the students from Courtney College for supporting the primary school children at their entrepreneur’s day event. The college students’ support is appreciated.